We are thrilled to hear that Parkinson’s Park has been successful in our application for a Heritage Lottery Fund ‘All Our Stories’ grant to explore the history – geological, cultural and ecological – of Parkinson’s Park. A key feature of receiving the grant is the involvement of local people in the research – the output will include, information boards, leaflets, schools materials, and maybe even a film, to help local people pass on and understand the area’s heritage. Continue reading
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What Are The Plans?
1956 - A Parkinson's Open Day in the Park. Source: Wharfedale Observer 29/6/1956
What are the plans for the Park? A fair question, put by Sheila Sykes and Brian Richardson yesterday. The Friends of Parkinson’s Park (FOPP) want to regenerate the Park as a 21st century asset, to an expanding Guiseley very short on green spaces and good sized gardens. The Park was originally given for the use of ‘the people of Guiseley’ by F & A Parkinson Ltd in the 1940’s: very possibly because Guiseley Recreation Ground, had been built on after the First World War. Officially, the land in 2011 is designated public green space: however, it is owned by Bellway. Bellway, through their 106 agreement, have provided a budget, and contractors for initial phases of regeneration. Continue reading
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